Jason:

> So, what is the correct code?

> try
> isc_encode_TDateTime( tmpVal, pisc_quad( ABuf ));
> finally
> FillChar( ABuf^, EleSize, ArrayPadChar );

Obviously it should be 'except', not finally. I sent a more powerful
alternative to this code, including the ability to assign DATE's using
strings, to you privately.

Cheers,
Tobias